Curtis Ray Clark, 68, of Beaumont, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2014, at his residence. Curtis was born on October 4, 1945, in Mayflower, Texas, to Dessie Marie Clark and Walden Robert Clark. He moved to Beaumont with his family in 1950. Curtis was a part of the French High School, class of 1964.
Curtis served in the United States Army, where he was part of the 101st Screaming Eagle division, received the national defense service medal, good conduct Medal, Vietnam campaign Medal, Vietnam service medal, and parachute badge. He served two tours in Vietnam before being honorably discharged in April 1969. Curtis worked at Motiva from 1972 until his retirement in August 2012. He served as union board president for the United Steelworkers Local 13-423, was a member and Past Master of B. F. Quicksall Lodge #1370 A.F. & A.M., an Eastern Star, El Mina Shriner, and a recipient of the Golden Trowel. He was also a member of Cub Scout Pack 10, in China. Curtis was a great support to his daughters and grandchildren accompanying them to sporting events and other activities where he could be seen helping in any manner needed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dessie and Walden Clark; brother, Robert Clark; and grandson, Nehemiah “Spot” Stager.
Survivors include his daughters, Laura Stager and Crystal Smith and her husband, Luke; son, Kenneth Williams; grandchildren, Kay Fuller, Dessie Lee Jagneaux, Daniel Lee Stager, and Gabriella “Gabbie” Smith; brother, Jerry Clark and his wife, Kaaren; two nieces; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Curtis will be missed greatly by family and friends alike.
A gathering of Mr. Clark’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Broussard’s, with a graveside service to follow at 3:00 p.m., at Weeks Chapel Cemetery in Newton County.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to “Hearts for Zoey”, Neches Federal Credit Union, Account#54859, 1955 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, Texas 77706 or Cub Scouts Pack #10, P.O. Box 705, China, Texas 77613.
